Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights Worldwide (Full-Time)

TSA Jobs Placement; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Federal Air Marshals for assignments in Woodstock and beyond. FAMs protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats, working discreetly on domestic and international flights with firearms proficiency and high readiness.

Applicants must qualify through experience, education, or a combination, and meet strict eligibility for background and security clearances.

Qualifications

• Must meet experience/education requirements as outlined: three years of progressively responsible experience or a bachelor’s degree or higher, or a qualifying combination.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving, planning, organization, and strong written/verbal communication.
• A valid U.S. citizenship and eligibility for security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess developing situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and seek/execute warrants within legal authority.
• Participate in multi‑agency operations with federal, state, and local partners.
• Support ground‑based transportation Security and counterterrorism missions.
• Perform other specialized assignments, including Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work in high‑pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Federal Air Marshals for assignments in Woodstock and beyond. FAMs protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats, working discreetly on domestic and international flights with firearms proficiency and high readiness.

Applicants must qualify through experience, education, or a combination, and meet strict eligibility for background and security clearances.